Jogaetang

About the dish

Jogaetang is a clear soup of Manila clams or other shellfish, prized for a broth so clean and refreshing it seems to reset the palate. It is the sea's most companionable pot — as welcome for curing a hangover as for accompanying a round of drinks.

Key ingredient

Manila clams (bajirak) — rich in taurine and iron, good for the liver and for supporting healthy iron levels; lean, high in protein and clean-tasting, with vitamin B12 for healthy nerves. In season in spring, mainly from the west coast.

Ingredients

Main: Manila clams or venus clams, radish, scallion, Cheongyang chili · Seasoning: minced garlic, salt, soup soy sauce

Simple recipe

1. Soak the clams in salted water to purge their grit.
2. Bring water and kelp to a boil in a pot.
3. Add the clams and boil until the shells open.
4. Add the minced garlic, Cheongyang chili and scallion.
5. Season with soup soy sauce and salt for a clean, refreshing finish.

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